DETROIT By DETROIT Features 12 Acts Covering Motor City Artists

Some of the best sounds ever to come out of Detroit will be covered at DETROIT by DETROIT VII, a local music round-robin music festival to be held April 22 at The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. The festival debuted in 2011 as an “April fools” show to shine a spotlight on the Motor City’s music legacy.

Participating bands were given the opportunity to cover the Detroit artist of their choice, with each act performing three songs they’ve learned especially for this showcase. Covered acts range from the nationally-acclaimed Andrew W.K. and Smokey Robinson, to local favorites like Citizen Smile. For the sixth year in a row, proceeds will fund a special scholarship at School of Rock for a future Detroit rock and roller.

Twelve bands will rotate between two stages in what’s described by organizers as a musical thrill ride. Admission is $10, and it’s open to all ages.

This year’s lineup includes:

Headliner: The Messenger Birds (And Friends) as Andrew W.K.
Side Stage: Hello Human as The Raconteurs
Main Stage: Two Cheers as The Supremes
Side Stage: Zander Michigan as Smokey Robinson
Main Stage: The Social Bandits as Vulfpeck
Side Stage: Foster Muldoon as John Lee Hooker
Main Stage: Jerry Dreams as Bob Seger
Side Stage: Mike Galbraith as The Four Tops
Main Stage: Wolf and The Crane as Rare Earth
Side Stage: Chrissy Morgan as Brendan Benson
Main Stage: A Year In New York as Mike Posner
Side Stage: The Bruised Reed as Citizen Smile
Main Stage: Six and The Sevens as The Romantics
Side Stage: Kubat & Finlay as Blair
Opening Main Stage: School of Rock as Parliament Funkadelic

For more, visit the official website of DETROIT by DETROIT.

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